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Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out … of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was … of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about October 2015, MELIN embezzled PFD funds under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… Former Lake George Watershed Coalition project manager David Decker was arraigned today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to … than half a million dollars meant to protect and improve Lake George for its residents, vacationers and other visitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… quality. DEC programs range widely from managing fish and game populations and overseeing the extraction of natural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Bemus Point Central School District , Byron-Bergen Central School … District , Haverstraw-Stony P oint Central School District and the Westmoreland Central School District . “In an era of … money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue … City of Troy Budget Review B1858 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court … to justice and helping us recoup the stolen funds.” Michael Denardo, 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 … Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… Martin, and our members. Public officials have a duty to act with integrity and transparency, and this case serves as … the village’s account in the amount of $19,302 over the course of six years. As part of his plea, he repaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van … benefit,” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said. “Financial crimes, or any crime, will not be … Retirement System (NYSLRS). From August 2020 to June 2022, 23 pension payments totaling $69,481.63 were made into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Attorney Glenn MacNeill and Asst. District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. … at Candlewood Suites, family trips to North Carolina and a birthday celebration in Boston. He also pocketed more than … his statement. Franklin County Assistant District Attorney David J. Hayes said: "My office will prosecute this case and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school district funds earmarked for students and spending them on personal and luxury … funds for personal expenses, including jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and veterinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal … plan and update its agreements on SAS to retain matching funds with a future revenue source. The MTA has fortunately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… two NYU programs, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced … for its partnership as we continue to root out fraud in Manhattan. Those who take advantage of our students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Budget Division Projections for 2023-24
… $106.4 billion, over $2 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the most recent … according to the March State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax … exceeded the most recent Financial Plan projections by $1.6 billion, as receipts from estimated payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-budget-division-projections-2023-24DiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8DiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown, to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree, in connection with the embezzlement of over $21,000 from the … Jolene Roy pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and compliance with State law and … at the Council, ESDC began a consulting contract with her for cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, ESDC paid Ms. Hitchens $2,100 per month for these services, totaling $25,200 per year. As a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsCapital One Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation … To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accounts